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By Timothy Edaki

Every facet of the entertainment industry seems to be bubbling with information, be it the release of a new song, the fallout between erstwhile lovers, the premiere of a new movie and sadly even the death of a star in the entertainment hub.

Big Bang Theory to end soon

… Actress saddened by development

Just as everything with a genesis must have an end, popular series, The Big Bang Theory will soon come to an end, and actress, Kaley Cuco has expressed her sadness at the development. The actress took to her Instagram page to express her sadness following CBS’s announcement that the sitcom would meet its ultimate season in Season 12.

The 32-year old starred as Penny in the sitcom and has been in the series since her first premiere in 2007.

On her Instagram page she wrote:

“This ride has been a dream come true and as life changing as it gets. No matter when it was going to end, my heart would have always been broken in two.” The final episode of the Big Bang Theory will be in May 2019.

 

Olamide releases Criteria

Meanwhile, back home in Nigeria, the music industry is bursting daily with new songs from artistes and rapper and ‘wo’ crooner, Olamide a. k. a ‘Olamide Badoo’ is not left out. The rapper has recently released another scintillating track for his lovers titled ‘Criteria’. Produced by Pheelz, the song is a love-enveloped song and Olamide shows us that he can do something different and unique.

To say the rapper is currently ablaze would be underscoring and understating the obvious. This is the 3rd song from the YBNL boss in the space of 2 weeks! The other songs include ‘Puna’ and ‘Motigbana’.

 

Davido features Duncan Mighty, Peruzzi in latest release

In the same vein, one of Nigeria’s most loved music act, Davido, the ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ has teamed up with ‘Port Harcourt boy’, Duncan Mighty and the ‘Pre bang bang’ crooner, Peruzzi to release a new song titled AZA. The track which was produced by Fresh VDM under the aegis of the Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) group is bound to get the listener thumping his feet, clicking his finger and shaking his head.

Duncan Mighty responds to allegations of wife battery

… Don’t mind them, Davido counsels

Interestingly, just few days after the release of the AZA song, reports began to fly in accusing Duncan Mighty of beating his wife. The musician in reply to these allegations wrote a lengthy text where he asked people to desist from spoiling and defaming his name. He noted that God is responsible for his success and people should refrain from pedaling rumors and wrong information about him.

In reply to Duncan Mighty’s Instagram post, Davido wrote: “If you mind dem baba you go tire….nah me dey suffer for deir hand pass.”

 

Dbanj shows off new hair-do

The beautiful thing about life is that we always forge ahead and the Koko Master, D’banj seems to be putting the death of his son behind him as he took to his social media page to share photos of him wearing dreadlock hair in his vacation at a town called Ochos Rios in Jamaica.

 

Nollywood loses legendary actor

Sadly, while there seems to be pop, glitz, glamour, and gallantry in the music industry, the nation’s film industry, Nollywood seems to be going through a rough phase of mourning. This is due to the death of one of the industry’s finest actors, Chike Osuji.

In a released statement by the Special Assistant to the President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) on Media and Publicity, Ochendo McSmith, the 65 year old legendary actor embraced the arms of death in Owerri, the Imo state capital.

Osuji featured in a number of movies before his death such as ‘The Kingdom on Fire’, ‘The Governor’, ’40 days in the Wilderness’, ‘The Book of Harragon’ amongst others.

We pray his soul rest in perfect peace.

 

Finally! Falz meets Pdiddy in California

Who says dreams don’t come through? At least they certainly do in the place of popular ‘bhad guy’, Folarin Falana a. k. a Falz. The rapper cum actor finally met with American rapper, singer, producer, actor and entrepreneur, Sean Combs aka Puff Daddy or better known as Pdiddy.

Falz took to his Instagram page where he shared pictures and videos of himself and PDiddy in Los Angeles, California.

This meeting is coming just few weeks after Pdiddy lauded the Nigerian rapper for his parody work of Childish Gambino’s This is America with his titled ‘This is Nigeria’.

Pdiddy’s comment might very well have served as the catalyst for this meeting.

In one of the videos the rapper gives Pdiddy a new name to the admiration of the viewer. The new names is Oluwadiddy and maybe it is a way of drawing the 48 year old into the Yoruba cicle.

With this meeting, one can posit that our Nigerian artistes are looking to push their work and ply their trade in the international scene. We can only wish them the best.

Puff Daddy is not just anybody in the industry. The rapper is viewed as the second most richest hip-hop artiste by Forbes with a net worth of ²N300 billion.

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Dies at 61

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Nollywood legend, Amaechi Muonagor, has reportedly passed on. He was 61.

The actor suffered kidney failure and has been on dialysis.

His demise on Sunday came just few days after a video, where he was soliciting funds for Kidney transplant went viral.

His death comes weeks after another Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu, died.

No official statement has yet been released.

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Popular Celebrity Award: Adeleke, Dele Momodu Hail Nigeria’s Entertainment As World Class

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The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and Publisher, Ovation International Magazine, Aare Dele Momodu have hailed the Nigerian entertainment industry as world-class by all standard.

The duo made the disclosure at the unveiling of a voting platform for Most Popular Celebrity Award in Osogbo, Osun State by Governor Adeleke.

Speaking with journalists at the Celebrity House, Osogbo, venue of the unveiling, Momodu said Nigerian music industry and Nollywood are global brands, adding that the award would further boost the industry’s rating towards becoming a global leader.

“The Nigerian entertainment industry is world-class, it is one that would become number one in the world. So, I am proud of what Osun state has done. Governor Ademola Adeleke is investing in the industry; he is from a family that is into entertainment with the likes of David Adeleke (Davido), Shina Rambo, B-Red among others.

“This project is aimed at producing more of Davidos, B-Reds, not just in the state but also across the country, hence, our decision to support the ambition.

“I urge Nigerians to join the platform and vote for their favourite celebrities. This is an industry that can solve the problem of unemployment if properly supported. It could take our youths out of poverty,” he said.

Declaring the platform opened, Governor Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Tourism, Abiodun Ojo, said the reason for the choice of Osun for the event is not far-fetched, saying the state is the cradle of entertainment with the likes of late Duro Ladipo, Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande), Yemi Elebuibon to the trendy Davido among others.

“Today, we are unveiling another landmark, a prestigious honour to creative minds. It is an integrity laced process and a unifying force to boost the industry, through an enigmatic progression that will create over 50,000 entrepreneurs Nationwide.

“This will be a drive to a sustainable data based National Recognition in form of an Award to Nigeria’s MOST POPULAR CELEBRITY for the year 2023 in 17 Categories to be crowned here in Osogbo,” he added.

The project coordinator, Solanke Hamzat, said the platform would offer fans opportunity to vote for their favourite celebrities in seventeen categories.

He said the platform is devoid of any technicalities and is making the fans the decider based on the influence such celebrity had on their lives.

The Osun State government under Governor Adeleke has been in the forefront of promoting tourism, culture, entertainment and more in the state.

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Glo Launches Naija Comedy Service to Boost Entertainment, Fun

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A new offer, Glo Naija Comedy Service, which features an array of video content from top Nigerian comedians has been unveiled by digital solutions company, Globacom.

Globacom explained in a press statement in Lagos that “Glo Naija Comedy Service, was designed to suit customers’ entertainment and fun needs and its available at the palm of customers’ hands on all android and i-phone devices and on any web browser of their choice.”

Glo stated that the stress-bursting video content service which is deployed in conjunction with NCC-licensed aggregators will feature the likes of Sabinus, Aki and Pawpaw and others, providing rib-cracking jokes and entertainment for the enjoyment of Nigerians. It added that “Glo Naija Comedy Service ensures there is something for everyone”.

The service, according to Globacom,  is easy to use and it works on all web browsers. It stated that there is no need to download any app to enjoy it, adding that “As long as a subscriber has an active data pack, he or she will be able to access Glo Naija Comedy Service and savour the fun”.

Customers can subscribe to the service by dialing the short code 55222 or *55222# while subscription for the service include daily subscription pack which attracts N20 per day, weekly subscription which goes for N100, and the monthly packages starting from N500.

Globacom said “Customers can also call Glo Customer Care Centre on short code 300 for additional information on the service.”

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